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GRASSROOTS KAVA HOUSE

957 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 7277126338

Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217521
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Reviewed with manager.
Intermediate/35A-01-4
Interior of microwave in bar area has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located across from three-compartment sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastics container stored on shelf above three-compartment sink is wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Intermediate/35A-01-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Intermediate/35A-01-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer behind bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.